Junar To Showcase Easiest-To-Use Open Data Platform At 2nd Annual International Open Government Data Conference In D.C.

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IOGDC 2012 - Junar, the Open Data platform leader for the Data Economy, today announced it will be showcasing the new Junar Open Data Platform at the Second Annual International Open Government Data Conference (IOGDC) this week. The cloud-based platform provides a simple workflow that allows governments to streamline entire Open Data projects. From extracting datasets and building graphical views to managing data publishing, Junar ensures that data assets are always fresh, relevant, and social.

The Junar Open Data Platform only takes a few minutes to deploy, requires no complex software or costly servers, and empowers governments and other organizations to custom brand and integrate their data into their own Web sites or have it hosted. With the Junar Open Data Platform, governments can quickly:

• Meet Open Data legislative requirements
• Deploy and maintain Open Data without IT investments
• Make data more accessible and empower citizens to unlock online resources
• Use the Junar API to allow others to programmatically access the data

Additionally, Junar co-founder and CEO, Diego May, will participate on the "Platforms and Technology for Releasing Open Data" panel scheduled to take place at 10:45 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at IOGDC. Joined by the world's foremost experts on open government data, May will discuss platform challenges and best practices for governments to move in the direction of Open Data.

To witness the next step in the open government movement, come see a live demo of the Junar Open Data Platform in the Junar booth #3 at IOGDC in Washington D.C. (World Bank Headquarters) from July 10-12, 2012. As a bonus, IOGDC attendees are eligible for a special Junar Platform introductory offer: Stop by the Junar booth and register for a chance to win a free six-month Junar Pro account.

About Junar
Junar powers the Data Economy by delivering the easiest-to-use, cloud-based Open Data platform. For innovative organizations, Junar is the fastest way to publish data. The Junar platform enables businesses, governments, and organizations to free their data to drive new opportunities, collaboration, and transparency. Some of the world's leading companies trust Junar with their most valuable assets: their data and the end users who are viewing and using it. Learn more and sign up for a free trial at http://www.junar.com and follow us on Twitter @junar.                                

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